Rijo named SkillsUSA treasurer

SANFORD — Sanford Regional Technical Center student Ineliz Rijo has been appointed as treasurer of the state’s SkillsUSA program.

Rijo is a senior at Marshwood High School.

As treasurer, Rijo will work alongside her SkillsUSA colleagues to organize community service projects and prepare for the State Skills Conference that will be held on March 14 and 15, 2013. She also will be working on leadership training and on organizing a local SkillsUSA chapter.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It is a national nonprofit organization that serves teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

Each year, Sanford Regional Technical Center sends approximately 50 students to the State SkillsUSA Contest to compete. Winners have a chance to compete at the national level in June.